Hair curler



April 7, 192s., 1,532,238

E. M. FARRELL HAIR cURLEn FiledJure 23. 1924 Patented 7, i925.

UNITED S'ITES Iraans rarest lformt;it..

HAIR CURLER.

Application med :rune es, 1921.1.. serial No. 721,740.

To all 'w71 om it may concern Be it known that I, EDNA M. FARRELI., aV

citizen of the United States, residing in Los Angeles, in the county of-Los Angeles and State of California, have invented new and useful Improvements in Hair Curlers, of which the following is a detailed speeilication. y

This invention has to do with a novel method of curling human hair, together with a novel type of curler. VVhile,`in its broader aspects, the invention is of use in different situations, it is particularly adaptable to the curling of eye lashes, and I will therefore describe the invention as put to this particular use, but do not wish thereby to create the inference that the invention is limited to this specific application.

In addition to the beautifying elfect, curled eye lashes are of advantage kto wear- `ers of eye glasses, for lashes of any great length interfere with eye glass lenses unless the latter are set at a considerable distance `from the eyes. llVhen an eye glass bridge has lnot been properly designed to accommodate eXtra long lashes,the wiping of the lashes over the lenses each time the eyes are opened or shut causes continuous discomfort to the wearer. Furthermore, where the lenses are set far enough forward to avoid interference between said lenses and long lashes, the wearer is always conf scious of the outline of the lenses, andthe lenses often must be specially ground to give the proper focal characteristicsdue to the abnormal distance between point of vision and lenses. It has thereforebec-ome more or less of a prevailing custom to snip off the lashes so they clear the lenses, but this p 'actice results in the lashes becoming stub- Iby, stiff and unsightly.

Generally described, the` means I employ for the purpose setl forth comprises an adhesive or gummed sticker. The sticker is cut to conform with the shape of "the eyelid and is of sufficient flexibility or pliability to allow it to lit smoothly over the lid so as to allow its application without causing the wearer undue discomfort and so it may engage all the lashes of the lid; yet it is sutileiently rigid te make 'its application easy, as will be aliparent at a later point in the following detailed description.

In applying the sticker, the gummed side is moistened, the lashes are bent back over the eyelid, and the sticker pressed over the bent lashes and stuck to the lid. The initially moist condition of the gum somewhat softens the lashes, and the sticker holds them in their bent condition until they have be- G0 come set, the moisture gradually drying out of the gum, but the sticker still adhering to the flesh Iof the lid. After the lashes are sufficiently set in their bent condition, the stickers are again moistened and removed 05 from the lid. The ltime elapsingbetween sticker application and removal may bevaried'to suit the individual taste as to the degrec of curl and set desired. Thus, certain individuals may leave the stickers on only l@ for a matter of an hour or so, while other individuals may leave them in position over night.

I will describe my invention more fully, V 0

and will point out further objects and feal tures'of novelty thereof in the following detailed specification, reference being` had to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. l is an elevation of the curler or sticker of my invention; 5U Fig. 2 is a diagrammatic sectien through an eyelid showing the hrst step taken' in applying the curler;

Fig. 3 shows the eyelid and sticker of Fig. 2 as viewed from the rightthereof;` Y

Fig. d is a view similar to but showingthe curler in adherence with the eyelid;

Figg is a view similar to Fig. 3 but showing the curler in adherenee with the eyelid; and v Figs. 6 and .7 are similar to Figs. 2 and 3, respectively, except that they illustrate a slightly different mode of application.

` The curler of my invention comprises a tape or sticker l0, preferably made of very thin fabric, paper or the like. Oneside of the sticker is provided with an adhesive preparation, which is preferably of a nature requiring heat or moisture before it is `in conditie-n to cause adherence between the sticker and flesh. Of course, in considering the invention from the standpoint of a novel method, it lies within the scope of certain of the appended claims to supply the fabric and adhesive separately, the user applying` the adhesive to the eyelid or sticker just before application of the curler. However, I prefer to apply the adhesive to the fabric at time of manufacture, as I am thereby able to produce a ccmplete article of superior sales value.

-l/Vhile I may fashion the fabric stickers in various Shapes, I tind the illustrated configuration bestsuits the requirements. Generally speaking, a sticker of preferred shape conforms with the developed outline of the lower portion of a human eyelid, so, when the sticker is applied to the lid, it may tit smoothly over the lid, conforming to the curvature thereof.

The upper and lower edges 12 and 13, respectively, are substantially parallel, the length of edge 13 being approximately that of the lower edge of the average eyelid. 'lhe side edges 1li converge from edge 13 so upper edge 12 is considerably shorter than lower edge 13. The junction points of the side and lower edges are preferably rounded off at 15.

The sticker may be applied in a variety ot manners, but l will first describe the method illustrated in Figs. 2 to inclusive. However, l will first statethat the gummed fabric is preferably sufficiently rigid to support itself in the position illustrated in 3 until it is pressed over and into contact with the eyelid; although the sticker is not so rigid as to buckle up or resist f 'ontormation to the eyelid during` the later stages of application.

The sticker (with lower edge down, and gummed side towards the face) is moistened, grasped between the finger and thumb and thrust beneath the lashes 16 of the closed (or partially closed eye) as illustrated in Figs. 2 and 3. The sticker is then thrust straight up so its upper edge engages the eye lashes near their root ends. Continued upward movement of the sticker bends the lashes back upon lid 17, whereupon the sticker ispressed into firm Contact with and smoothed over the lid, as shown in lfigs. 4: and 5. The sticker is so held until it adheres, throughout its extent, to the eyelid. The shape of thc sticker is such that it snugly lits the eyelid, and the eyes may be opened or closed without undue consciousness or discomfort, the sticker rolling;V back with the eyelid and partially out of sight when the eye is opened.

The n'ioisture of the, gum or adhesi Je somewhat softens the lashes, and the continued presence of the sticker holds the lashes in bent condition until they are set or curled.

vWhen the lashes are sutiiciently set (this may be a. matter of minutes or hours depending` upon the nature the lashes and the degree of curl desired) the sticker is again meisten/ed to soften the gum, whereupon the curler is removed. lt will be understood, howev r, that even though the moirture of the gum, when the sticker is first applied, be not sullicient to soften the lashes, the natural oil of the lashes and the inherent tlexibilitr thereof permits the hair to be bent heel; and curled in the manner described.

Adhesires have been found that admit of free sticker withdrawal without pluckthe lashes or abrading the skin.

.i find tl at lashes treated by my method retain their curl for a very conside "de, length of time, and that it is only after repeated and frequent Contact with water that they finally begin to straighten out and assume their normal position.

ln Figs. (l and 7 I have illustrated a slightly different mode of curler application. The curler is moist` cned. held with the longer edge 13 up and with the, `.summed side aw from the face. and inserted beneath the lashes as shown in G and T. By then turning the curler upwardly and towards the face so the gummed side is brought into contact with the eyelid, it will hev l,een that the lashes are caught between the lid and curier in the manner illustrated in Files. at and 5.

lt will be understood that the drawings and description are to be considered merely as illustrative of and not restricted on the broader claims appended hereto, for it will be readily seen that various changes may he made over the disclosure without departing1 from the spirit and scope of my invention.

Having described a preferred form of my invention, l claim:

1. -"rn eyelash curler embodying a sheet flexible material shaped to conform with portion of a human eyelid.

2. Rin eyelash curler embodyinga sheet of flexible material shaped to conform with a portion of a human eyelid,l and means for removably alfixing the sheet to the eyelid.

ln witness that I claim the foregoing l have hereunto subscribed my name this 7 day of June, 1924.

EDNA M. FAR-BELL. 

